Based on a total estimated cost of €82,000 over 4 years, Social Studies (Social Work) at Trinity College Dublin has a 5-year ROI of 101.2%, with graduates earning around €49,000 after 5 years in the workforce.
The most recent CAO points requirement for this course (TR084) was 455 (2025).
Social Studies (Social Work) graduates from Trinity College Dublin report a graduate employment rate of around 84%, good career progression.
Typical roles after graduating
- Social Worker
Common employers for Social Studies (Social Work) graduates include HSE, Tusla.
By comparison, the median annual wage across all Irish employees is €38,000, and the average (mean) wage is €52,600. Social Studies (Social Work) graduates from Trinity College Dublin start above the national median, and after 5 years earn roughly 7% less than the national average.
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